KeNHA Issues Advisory After Another Highway Is Cut Off by Floods
The warning comes at a time when the country is experiencing heavy rains that have triggered flooding, rendering several major roads impassable...
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Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has issued a warning to motorists about severe traffic disruptions on the Kitale–Morpus Road due to ongoing floods cutting off a section of the route. The Chapareria–Morpus stretch is particularly affected, disrupting traffic flow towards Lodwar.
- The Chapareria - Morpus section, approximately 1 km from Morpus, has been rendered impassable.
- KeNHA, led by Director General Luka Kimeli, is urging motorists to be vigilant and follow instructions from on-site police and traffic marshals.
- Alternative routes are recommended, including the Marich Pass- Nakuru route for those traveling from Lodwar.
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